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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 274.40 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 274.40 and 152.68 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 274.40 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/274.40 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 274.40 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 41,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,895.39/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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